In the early 8th century, a decorated warrior and administrative official named Sergios came to be appointed as the Byzantine governor of Constantinople’s imperial...
A certain Maximus was a prominent ancient Roman man who held significant wealth and influence in the region of Verona. While Maximus held impressive...
Thucydides (c. 460-400 BCE)
"One does not only defend oneself against a superior power when one is attacked; one takes measures in advance to prevent...
Lao Tzu (6th and 5th Century BCE Daoist theologian and philosopher)
"In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak
than water. Yet for attacking...
